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A case of dysphagia lusoria

South African Journal of Radiology, 2004
No abstract available.
E. Fynn, N.Z. Makhayna, L.M. Nthle
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A Prospective Study of Individuals at Risk of Multiple Sclerosis Informs the Design of Primary Prevention Studies

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective In multiple sclerosis, the optimal time for deploying a therapeutic intervention is before the central nervous system is damaged; given the success of trials treating the earliest stage of MS, the radiologically isolated syndrome, developing primary prevention strategies is an important next challenge.
Amy W. Laitinen, Ceren Tozlu, Tina Roostaei, Fatoumata Diallo, Kaho Onomichi, Jiyeon Son, Zongqi Xia, Philip L. De Jager   +7 more
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Conceptualisation of community-based rehabilitation in Southern Africa: A systematic review

South African Journal of Physiotherapy, 2016
Background: Community-Based Rehabilitation (CBR) has evolved over the last 30 years and now focuses on empowering persons with disabilities to access and benefit from a wide range of services. The evidence for CBR is frequently cited in the literature as
Vyvienne R. P. M'kumbuzi, Hellen Myezwa
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Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Activity After Ozanimod Discontinuation in DAYBREAK Trial Participants

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
Multiple Sclerosis Relapse Activity After Ozanimod Discontinuation in DAYBREAK Trial Participants. ABSTRACT Objective Return of disease activity is expected when patients discontinue disease‐modifying therapy (DMT) for multiple sclerosis (MS). Some MS DMTs are associated with higher‐than‐expected disease activity (rebound) after discontinuation.
Ralf Gold, Krzysztof W. Selmaj, Regina Berkovich, Jeffrey A. Cohen, Giancarlo Comi, Eva K. Havrdová, James K. Sheffield, Hetal Desai, Chun‐Yen Cheng, Jon V. Riolo, Andrew Thorpe, Erik DeBoer, Bruce A. C. Cree   +12 more
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Impact of Titanium Mining and Other Anthropogenic Activities on Malaria Positivity Rates and Parasitemia in Five Selected Study Sites in Msambweni Subcounty, Kwale County, Kenya

Journal of Parasitology Research
Africa was home to 95% of malaria cases and deaths in 2021. The negative impacts of malaria can be aggravated by social–economic–environmental factors, more so agroeconomic practices such as irrigation, mining, and dam construction. The aim of this study
Edward Githinji, Collins Okoyo, Cassian Mwatele, Juma Mwatasa, Benard Chieng, Sylvie Araka, Henry Kanyi, Sammy Njenga, Judy Mwai   +8 more
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Arboviral diseases in Southern Africa

South African Family Practice, 2006
Arthropod-borne viral diseases, better known as arbovirus diseases, are more common than we think and are often misdiagnosed or not diagnosed at all. More than 100 arboviruses causing human disease have been recognised worldwide.
B. Prinsloo
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SPG4 and Dementia: Expanding the Clinical Spectrum

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Hereditary spastic paraplegia (HSP) is a group of disorders characterized by progressive spasticity and lower limb weakness, with mutations in SPG4/SPAST being the most common cause. Detailed studies and clinical and molecular comparisons across different populations are missing.
Emanuele Panza, Arun Meyyazhagan, Eliseo Picchi, Gustavo Ribas, Ingrid Faber, Ryosuke Miyamoto, Preethi Basavaraju, Paolo Eusebi, Haripriya Kuchi Bhotla, Mario Stasi, Fabrizio Gaudiello, Francesco Patti, Filippo Maria Santorelli, Marcondes Cavalcante França Jr, José Luiz Pedroso, Orlando Graziani Povoas Barsottini, Hélio Afonso Ghizoni Teive, Peter Henry St George‐Hyslop, Toshitaka Kawarai, Antonio Orlacchio   +19 more
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A comparative analysis of landfill policies and regulatory frameworks in Southern African countries

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Landfilling remains a dominant waste disposal method in Southern Africa, despite its detrimental environmental and health impacts. Effective landfill policies and regulatory frameworks are crucial for mitigating these impacts.
Brian Nyathi
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Variants of the left aortic arch branches

South African Journal of Radiology, 2004
The normal aorta has three branches from its arch, but variations in this pattern are not uncommon. Our interest was to correlate the documented statistics to the variants observed in our patients.
N.Z. Makhanya, R.T. Mamogale, N. Khan
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Electroencephalographic Normalization as a Biomarker of Clinical Recovery in Down Syndrome Regression Disorder

Annals of Clinical and Translational Neurology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Objective Down syndrome regression disorder is a syndrome characterized by subacute loss of cognitive, behavioral, and functional abilities in individuals with Down syndrome. Electroencephalography abnormalities are frequently observed during evaluation, but it remains unclear whether these findings represent a dynamic marker of disease ...
Jonathan D. Santoro, Mackenzie Silverman, Maeve C. Lucas, Mariam M. Yousuf, Samuel T. Otey, Stella V. Gray, Brittany Jordan, Madeline D. Kahan, Latanya D. Agurs, Michelle Van Hirtum Das, Deborah Holder, Devin King, Eileen A. Quinn, Ryan Kammeyer, Michael S. Rafii   +14 more
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